"Duluth Mayor Emily Larson secures primary win with Governor Walz's endorsement"

Former state lawmaker Roger Reinert easily won the mayoral primary in Duluth, Minnesota, defeating incumbent Emily Larson with 63% of the vote. Larson secured 35% of the vote, ensuring her place in the general election in November. Reinert expressed his excitement about the outcome and plans to focus on the five big issues he campaigned on. Larson, in a written statement, emphasized the challenges facing Duluth and the need to build a coalition for the upcoming election. The primary saw a higher turnout compared to previous years, with Reinert leading in 30 out of 35 precincts.